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Immigration

‘Lawless’ — Rep. Raskin of Maryland Denounces Trump’s Handling of Abrego Garcia Case

Christopher Alam - Apr 18, 2025

Raskin slammed the White House, demanding President Trump restore Abrego Garcia's due process rights and "return him to his loved ones" in the US.

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A Call for Help From LA’s Lifeline – Deal Would Take Humans Out of Human Services

Mark Hedin - Jul 26, 2022

A proposed contract would replace highly-trained responders with chat bots to handle the thousands of calls each month from residents seeking support.

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Everyday Ageism Impacts Physical and Emotional Health of Older Adults

Sunita Sohrabji - Jul 25, 2022

Over 82 percent of adults over the age of 50 say they regularly experience one or more form of everyday ageism on a regular basis, studies show.

Immigration

What Millions of New Citizens Could Mean for the Next Election Cycle

Peter Schurmann - Jul 21, 2022

A new report shows there were 5.19 million newly minted U.S. citizens between 2016 and 2020, a significant and, in key swing states, decisive voting bloc.

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Questions and Anger Swirl Over Police Shooting of 23-Year-Old in San Bernardino

Peter Schurmann - Jul 20, 2022

Attorneys for the family of 23-year-old Rob Marquise Adams held a press conference Wednesday to denounce what they describe as a “horrific execution.”

Domestic Violence

How California’s Coercive Control Law Could Help Women Manipulated by Partners

Viji Sundaram - Jul 19, 2022

Blanca suffered decades of psychological abuse from her husband, whose behaviors fall under a category of abuse experts call coercive control.

Roll Out Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer — But Don Your Swimsuit and Goggles With Care

Sunita Sohrabji - Jul 18, 2022

With summer here, parents are wondering whether it's safe for their kids to jump in the water as Covid infections continue to climb.

California’s Poorest County Has Nation’s Highest Vaccination Rate

Sunita Sohrabji - Jul 14, 2022

Imperial County's success is a tribute to grassroots community organizing in this predominantly Latino community.

Spotlight on Ethnic Media

SB 911 Would Drive a Stake in the Heart of California’s Ethnic Media

ACoM - Jul 14, 2022

SB 911 would dedicate $25 million in state funds to local and ethnic journalism. It would also stab the independent ethnic media sector in the heart.

Immigration

Reclaiming Citizenship — Photo Exhibit Reveals the Struggles of Deported US Veterans

Peter Schurmann - Jul 14, 2022

According to some estimates the United States has deported some 94,000 military veterans. A new exhibit highlights their experiences.

Environment

‘We Are Alone’: Colombian Town Grapples with the Consequences of Climate Change

ACoM - Jul 12, 2022

Along the banks of Colombia's largest river, communities are left to fend for themselves amid the risings impacts of climate change.

Economy

Corporate Profiteering Driving Inflation, Threatening Most Vulnerable

Jenny Manrique - Jul 12, 2022

Amid rising inflation, corporations are reaping record profits while hiking prices, impacting the nation's most vulnerable communities.

Covid Myth Busters

New Surge, Same Misinformation: Latino Parents Weigh Covid Vaccines for Their Youngest

Pilar Marrero - Jul 11, 2022

A new Covid surge is driving an uptick in infections, even as persistent misinformation continues to hamper vaccination efforts among Latino families.

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